WebQuest: Critically Endangered American Red Wolf Ms. David 4-405 gdavid3@schools.nyc.gov

 

 

Introduction

Did you know that the American Red Wolf is the only wolf species native to the United States? Unfortunately, it is also one of the 7 most endangered animals on the continent of North America. Many organizations are working to protect the red wolf, and they need your help!

 

Task

You will take on the role of a wildlife conservationist by going on a WebQuest. In this WebQuest, you and your group members will find out exactly what is happening to the red wolf by using the PPA steps. Make sure you answer the question in each step to show your understanding of the red wolf problem. At the end of the webquest, your group will come up with a solution to the problem.

 

Materials: Each student will need a note catcher to answer the questions in red.

Final Product: Each group will use flipgrid to present their findings and solution.

Duration: At least 3 class periods

 

 

Process/Resources

 

Step 1: Define the Problem (Day 1)

Question: What is an endangered species? (Use the note catcher, then discuss with your group)

Video: Endangered Species

 

 

Step 2: Gather the Evidence (Day 1)

 

Question: How do we know the red wolf is endangered? (Use the note catcher, then discuss with your group)

Video: Red Wolves

 

Step 3: Identify the Causes (Day 2)

 

Question: What threats do red wolves face? (Use the note catcher, then discuss with your group)

Videos: Endangered Red Wolves, Nearly Extinct

Article: Active Wild (Search within this article for answers to the question. Remember to pay attention to the headings.)

 

 

Step 4: Evaluate an Existing Policy (Day 2)

 

Question: What is being done to protect red wolves? (Use the note catcher, then discuss it with your group)

Video: Protecting Red Wolves

Video: Saving the Red Wolves in North Carolina

 

Step 5: Develop Solutions (Day 3)

Question: How can we help the red wolves? (Discuss with your group)

Now that you fully understand the problem, you and your group members will brainstorm some possible solutions.

 

Step 6: Select the Best Solution (Day 3)

Choose 3 of the best solutions your group came up with in step 5. Use the chart below to see which of those 3 solutions is the most ideal one.

 

 

Step 7: Present your Findings and Solution (Day 3)

Record a flipgrid with your group by sharing answers to the questions as well as the solution you came up with. You can access the link to flipgrid by going to google classroom.  

 

Evaluation

WebQuest Rubric

 

 

Conclusion

In this WebQuest, you’ve learned all about the problem American Red Wolves face today. To wrap up, consider the following: What questions do I still have about red wolves? How can I go about answering those questions?

 

Standards

 

4W2c: Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary.

 

4W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, and to build knowledge through investigating multiple aspects of a topic.

 

4SL1a: Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

 

4SL1b: Follow agreed-upon norms for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

 

4SL1c: Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

 

4SL1d: Review the relevant ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding of the discussion. 

 

4SL2: Paraphrase portions of information presented in diverse formats (e.g., including visual, quantitative, and oral).

 

4SL4: Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace and volume appropriate for the audience.

 

4L3a: Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.